We asked staffers from the Star-Advertiser to reflect on some of the good things that came from abiding by the stay-at-home order during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some of the things they loved. Read more
In recent years, we’ve seen plenty of ’90s-era performers announcing shows in Hawaii. Wouldn’t it be refreshing if performers at the height of their success — such as Adele, Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Maroon 5, Shawn Mendes, just to name a few — announced concerts in Hawaii? Read more
Nowadays, I also get glares from vacation renters in the waterfront houses. Every time I walk the wall I miss the warm, neighborly local families who lived here before. Read more
The episodes were chosen by fan reaction, the strength of the overall character arcs, acting by the cast, and the writing and directing of the episode. Read more
Rolando Sanchez was a teenager when his grandmother completed the paperwork required to bring him and his family to join her in the United States. Read more
The garden keeps them busy but provides plenty of benefits for this engaging couple. Read more
It’s amazing to see our quarantined community excited about growing food. There’s been so much interest that supplies were scarce for a while, but our local garden shops have restocked. Read more
This week’s synopses. Hye-gyung, shocked at the fact that Hyun-woo had a son secretly, cries in Jae-ho’s arms at the thought of how much pain Se-hee must be feeling. Read more
As part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, I’ve been writing a series of articles about the war, and particularly Hawaii’s connections to it. Here’s the sixth in that series. Read more
Ticket sales for the Ocean Safety Bureau and the Kauai Lifeguard Association’s fifth annual fundraiser on July 27, have been slower than usual. Read more
In these times of the coronavirus pandemic, there’s been an atmosphere of gloom and doom amid abundant cancellations and closures. So how about some happy news, touching and heartwarming, within our community? Read more
Longtime entertainment writer Ben Wood, approaching his 86th birthday, recalls his colorful newspaper career as he steps back from his regular column. Read more
A new 2018 edition of the book adds 13 classic films, along with feature films, TV shows and documentaries released since the original version was published in 2015. Read more
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